U.S. Senator Susan Collins says she waited for the CBO report before voting "no" on the Graham-Cassidy bill because the report said it would have a negative impact on millions in the US http://cnn.it/2hv2vN5 | CNN

Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins breaks with party leadership and calls for a hearing for President Obama's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. http://cnn.it/22f7nAO | CNN Politics

80 years ago today, the Battle of the Bulge ended with Allied victory, marking a crucial turning point in World War II. Last month, on the anniversary of when this battle began, I traveled with a bipartisan delegation to ceremonies in Belgium and Luxembourg to honor the brave Allied soldiers who fought in this historic battle—including my own father, who was wounded twice, earning two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. It’s easy to see why we call these brave servicemembers our greatest generation